Lychee & Coconut Sake Cocktail

Name: Lychee & Coconut Sake Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese,
Ingredients: 4 cups ice cubes; 1 can (20 oz) lychee in light syrup undrained; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup unfiltered sake; 1/4 cup Japanese whisky such as Suntory®; 1/2 tsp Coconut Extract; 2 maraschino cherries

Grown in tropical climates around the world, lychee lends a light floral taste to this blended Japanese cocktail. The exotic fruit pairs with McCormick® Coconut Extract, lime and other tropical tastes, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

5m

PREP TIME

315

CALORIES

8

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

Ingredients

4 cups ice cubes
1 can (20 ounces) lychee in light syrup, undrained
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup unfiltered sake
1/4 cup Japanese whisky, such as Suntory®
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Coconut Extract With Other Natural Flavors
2 maraschino cherries

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Place all ingredients except maraschino cherries in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth.
2 Add cherries; blend until mixture turns pink and cherries are finely chopped.
3 Pour into beverage glasses. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Sake, a Japanese alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice, is available wherever fine wines are sold. It may also be found in the Asian aisle of some supermarkets or in Asian grocery stores.